Peace Officers Research Association of California
Public safety has always been a dangerous profession, and our members put their lives on the line each and every day to help keep our families and communities safe. As part of POREF, PORAC’s in-house Fund-A-Hero fundraising platform allows us to monitor and administer the fundraising process from start to finish, providing financial relief to officers and their families who have been tragically impacted by a line-of-duty death, near fatal injury or catastrophic event.
We are heartbroken to share that Officer Jonathan Platzner passed away suddenly while off duty, after suffering a massive heart attack during a workout. Jon was a police veteran who served the Richmond community with distinction, integrity, and valor. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served as an artilleryman in the Gulf War.
$8,125.00 raised of $40,000.00
The Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association is reaching out to our community and PORAC law enforcement family to help support the family of one of our members. Kylee Johnson, a Correctional Deputy with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, was involved in an equestrian accident at her family home and passed away on September 18th. She was 22 years old and had been with the Sheriff’s Office since June 2024.
$21,420.00 raised of $50,000.00
Last week, Sacramento Police Officer Michelle Powell’s 10 year old son, Evan, was diagnosed with a progressive cancerous brain tumor. Evan has a tumor about the size of a plum in the back of his brain near his spinal column. Everything has moved very quickly. He has had a number of tests already and underwent emergency surgery on Monday, September 8th.
$14,333.00 raised of $25,000.00
Shortly after finding out we were pregnant during one our first anatomy scans, our baby boy was diagnosed with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). CDH is a condition that affects about 1 in every 3,600 babies. Babies with CDH are born with a hole in their diaphragm, allowing for organs to move into the chest and compromise the development of the lungs. The larger the hernia, the more organs can migrate up. Our baby had his intestines, stomach, spleen, and part of his liver move up into his chest.
$11,435.00 raised of $15,000.00
Ryan Luke, a Deputy with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, and his wife, Ashley, the Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer, recently welcomed their second child, Lainey, on June 19, 2025. What should have been a joyful homecoming quickly turned into a nightmare no parent can prepare for. Just six days after birth, Lainey experienced a severe breathing episode and had to be rushed to the hospital.
$44,672.00 raised of $45,000.00
On August 15, 2025, while responding to a roll over traffic collision in Hanford, California, Officer Todd himself was involved in a traffic collision when another motorist pulled out in front of his motorcycle.
$9,125.00 raised of $10,000.00
The Sonoma County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association is reaching out with a heartfelt plea to support three young children left without parents following a devastating tragedy.
$18,010.00 raised of $100,000.00
Officer Solorio Joined the Probation family in January of 2024. He was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage 4 Metastatic Colorectal cancer in July, completely turning his world upside down. The cancer has now spread to his liver. He is currently out of work and has run out of benefits due to his short tenure.
$4,135.00 raised of $5,000.00
